Chika Kako is a rarity in Toyota's upper echelons. Last month, she was promoted to the second-highest job at the Lexus division, becoming the only woman among the automaker's top 53 managers.Read More »

PSA named industry veteran Stephen Norman to lead its UK Vauxhall brand, just days after the automaker announced further job cuts in Britain. Norman has already been working on a turnaround plan for Vauxhall, a source said

VW brand is creating an e-mobility division as it seeks to be the leader in mass-market electric cars. The division will be headed by company veteran Thomas Ulbrich, who moves to the role from his post as the brand's production chief.

Nissan tapped Denis Le Vot of Renault to serve as chairman of Nissan North America. He will succeed Jose Munoz as Nissan's top North American leader. Le Vot will report to Munoz, who also serves as Nissan's global chief performance officer.

Toyota Europe will establish two business divisions to focus on mobility services and connectivity and has shuffled the leadership of its research, purchasing and production engineering operations. It also named bosses for Germany, Russia and Italy, and a new marketing director.